Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order to Small Dog Electronics Inc (vendor #000121) for the purchase of iPads and related supplies for use within the Division of Fire's Training Complex. The Fire Division is in need of said iPads for use in Fire Recruit and Paramedic training.
Bid Information: The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding via Request for Quotation No. RFQ022188; ten (10) bids were received as follows:
Small Dog Electronics Inc $71,642.00
GovConnection Inc $75,440.00
Smart IT Pros Inc $76,491.40
ACP CreativIT LLC $77,028.20
RocketDrop LLC $77,289.20
CDW Government LLC $77,820.00
B&H Foto $79,798.00
Tarazi LLC $82,060.00
Mr. Cheapo.com LLC $82,980.00
Business Bay LLC $89,757.00
Emergency Designation: The Division of Fire requests emergency legislation so that the purchase of said computer equipment and supplies can commence as soon as possible to accommodate upcoming recruit and paramedic training classes.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds exist within the Public Safety Department, Fire Division's General Fund Budget.
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To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order to Small Dog Electronics Inc for the purchase of iPads and related supplies for use within the Division of Fire's Training Complex; to authorize the expenditure of $71,642.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($71,642.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Fire has an immediate need to purchase computer equipment and accessories for use in upcoming recruit and paramedic training classes; and,
WHEREAS, bids were solicited by the Purchasing Office, with Small Dog Electronics Inc. submitting the lowest bid; and,
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Division of Fire, Department of Public Safety, in that it is...
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